Digitised video (1.89GB). Duration: 25 minutes. Recorded October, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this presentation to Russ Haines in recognition of distinguished service to history in Victoria, David Harper - RDHS Vice President, Don Garden - immediate past President of the Royal Historical Society, Jim Connor - Eltham District Historical Society, and Richard Carter - former RDHS President, speak of Russ’ untiring efforts for RDHS and other history groups during his twelve years as RDHS President.

Digitised video (335MB). Duration: 08:30 minutes. Recorded June, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines uses a slide-show of then-and-now photographs to compare Ringwood's shopping precinct changes over the past 14 years.

Digitised video (932MB). Duration: 10 minutes. Recorded October, 2018. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents this up close and personal look at, in and around Ringwood’s replica Memorial Clocktower some years after it’s re-location along Maroondah Highway from Warrandyte Road to Wantirna Road corner.

Digitised video (2.07GB) Duration: 50 minutes. Recorded July, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Ken James is a prolific historical writer and is a regular to our Society's meetings. In this presentation, Ken talks about another book he is writing, involving the Chinese community in the small town of Lyal, between Castlemaine and Heathcote. In 1861, there were more than 24,000 Chinese immigrants on the goldfields of Ararat, Ballarat, Beechworth, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maryborough. The Chinese were particularly industrious, with techniques that differed widely from the Europeans. This and their physical appearance and fear of the unknown led them to being persecuted in a racist way that would be regarded as untenable today.

This is No.1 the first Newsletter produced by CMHS members in August 1961. Topics : October 1960 Mayor Cr. D.H. Clark called a meeting in the Moorabbin Town Hall to form the City of Moorabbin Historical Society. Local residents attended including descendants of early settler families - Coates, LePage, Shipston - and a Committee was elected. Mr T.A.Sheehy, President, Mr R.Colbourne, Secretary, Mrs F.Wright, Treasurer set the Annual Membership Fee at 5/- ( shillings), arranged the next meetings at the Moorabbin Town Hall and began to compile a Newsletter to tell the ' story of Moorabbin'. The Cheltenham & District Society Co-operative Limited (est.1896) sponsored this 1st CMHS Newsletter published August 1961. The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is the 1st Newsletter of CMHS in August 1961 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 Foolscap paper printed on 1 side.CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / NEWSLETTER No 1 / AUGUST 1961moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, newsletters,, sheehy thomas, coates l.r, shipston h, lepage e.a, lepage f.w., blackburn nance, clark d.h., wright f, moorabbin city council, cheltenham and district society co-operative limited, moorabbin town hall, early settlers, market gardeners, pioneers, dendy henry, brighton, box william, bent thomas

Topics Librarian Miss Pixie S. Allen; Mrs Tommy Bent; Local Groups meeting dates; The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash This is Newsletter No. 10 Vol. 3 of the CMHS November 1963 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages NEWSLETTER / Vol. 3 No. 10 November 1963 / City of Moorabbin Historical Society /

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest.Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS.1 x A4 paper printed on both sides Issue 13 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in August 2009. Notice of next meeting August 30th , and thanking Gary McInnes, CMHS , for his talk ‘The Centenary of the Bentleigh Cricket Club’ and donation of the book to our library. Gary has offered to catalogue our collection of the ‘Standard News’ 1945 – 1984. CMHS member Lesley has audited the Index of the photograph Folios. Glen Eira Council has organised maintenance on ‘Box Cottage. Item of Interest is regarding ‘New Conditions of Employment’ Sydney 1852 CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / AUGUST 2009 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, dendy’s special survey 1851, bentleigh cricket club, mcinnes gary, standard news

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS. 2 x A4 paper printed on 3 sides with attached A4 page of photocopied photographs of St Peter’s Schoolchildren at Box Cottage Issue 14 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in October 2009. Notices of the meeting October 25th , the purchase of a Sign directing visitors to Grace Lewis Room, the maintenance work on Box Cottage by Glen Eira Council and the construction by Dennis Maynard CMHS of bench for the wash-trough in Barn. A report on the visit by Grade 1 pupils from St Peter’s Primary School, East Bentleigh on October 12th and a page of photographs of the event. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / October 2009 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, st peter’s catholic primary school east bentleigh, lewis grace, john keys, keys road

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS5 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 15 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in February 2010. Notices for the meeting February 28th , subscriptions due, and this is 50th Anniversary of CMHS. Water flooded Joyce Park, the grounds of the Cottage and a little seeped into Grace Lewis Room in December 2009 when a water main at the neighbouring Bowling Club burst, but little damage occurred and the Glen Eira Council will install drainage pipes between Box Cottage and the Bowling Club. In January, 2 brush tailed possums had taken up residence in the Barn and after failed attempts by Helen and Dennis to move them, Glen Eira Council relocated them. A description of the establishment of Cobb & Co Coaches by Freeman Cobb in 1853, for cartage between Melbourne and the Ports but they soon began transporting people and mail to the gold fields around Victoria. 3 photocopied photographs of Cobb & Co Coaches and 1 photo of the 2 Possums CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / February 2010 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, maynard dennis, melbourne, moorabbin, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, lewis grace, cobb freeman, cobb and co coaches, ballarat, goldfields, gold miners, bendigo, castlemaine, governor latrobe, victoria, sydney road, sutherland alexander, chinese gold miners

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS and this month Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of CMHS. The puzzle around the naming of the suburb McKinnon tells the story of Daniel, Donald and Laughlin MacKinnon. 5 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 20 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in February 2011. Notice for meeting February 27th and the Subscription $5 is due. Despite the recent heavy rain the Cottage and grounds were unaffected, however an possum / rat appears to have entered the Cottage via the Chimney and caused the breakage of 2 glass kerosene lamps that were on the mantelpiece and lots of droppings before escaping. Teresa Murphy, editor of ‘The Moorabbin Leader’ Newspaper, visited Box Cottage and discussed a proposed regular feature ‘Down Memory Lane’. Volunteers are requested for Open Days, and are reminded of the Visitors’ Book, Children’s Treasure Hunt Cards and the Volunteer Hours Record. Accompanying it is the Story of Daniel MacKinnon b Glasgow arrived Port Phillip 1839 died 1889, his son Donald MacKinnon b 1859 Terang, Victoria – 1932 and Laughlan MacKinnon b1817 Isle of Skye -1888 no relation to eitherCITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, mackinnon daniel, mackinnon donald, mackinnon laughlin, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, mckinnon, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, city of moorabbin, box william, glen eira historical society, the moorabbin leader newspaper, murphy teresa, the argus newspaper

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS The Brewer family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.3 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 21 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in April 2011. Notice that the next meeting will be May 29th because April 24th is Easter Sunday and reminders about subscriptions, the Volunteer Hours Record Book, and the South Metro History Group April meeting . Joan Moore, attended a Training Day on March 28th, organised by Peta Knott, Museums Australia Victoria, for small museums to record their artefacts, photos, documents, clothing etc. on the MAV Website. The first item entered on ‘Box Cottage Museum’ site is The Keys Trophy Cup 1881. Cat No. MAV 00001. Helen has compiled a brief history of John and Ann Brewer market gardeners c1841, with photograph CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / APRIL 2011 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, mckinnon, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, city of moorabbin, box william, glen eira historical society, museums australia victoria, knott peta, south metro history group, brewer john, brewer ann, jasper road, point nepean road, brewer’s road

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS.5 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 30 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in February 2013 includes a Calendar of Dates for Open Days and meetings in 2013. and notes from 'A History of Market Gardens in Victoria 1850 - 1939' by Joanne Monk in1992 CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / FEBRUARY 2013 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, monk joanne, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy,

Merle Hall Collection - Arts Council of Australia (Vic Div) Bendigo Branch Accounts Book 10/72-9/82. Balance Sheet and Statement of Receipts & Expenditure 1973 - 1976;Statement of Receipts & Payments 1978-1981; Statement of Receipts & Payments July- Feb 1982; Statement of Receipts & Payments March-September 1982.. The above accounts are printed accounts and were stuck into the Accounts Book in their relevant position by date - these are generally now loose due to loss of the cellulose tape. Page 1 (inside hard cover) is titled Annual Meeting 27/10/72 and the adjoining page gives evidence of a cellulose- attached sheet (not present). Intervening sheets between the printed sheets are hand-written records for the relevant year of Income and Expenditure.

Part a,b,c, relate to insolvency documents of Robert Neave. Part a, Notice To Creditors Of General Meeting under the Insolvency Act of 1890 sent to creditors by Messrs Braham and Pirana of Trustees Chambers No 412 Collins Street Melbourne. Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery named as creditors./ part c - Statement of losses in the estate of Robert Neave to January 1894document, financial statements, insolvency

'Printed Paper Sheets for Central Deborah Gold Mining Co. NL, Proxy forms completed and returned for half yearly meeting on 24/10/49'. Folded in a brown paper envelope with hand writing 'Central Deborah Proxies Etc 1/2 Yearly Meeting 24/10/49' by McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accountants.McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accountants.cottage, miners, central deborah gold mine, gold mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, bendigo, business records

'Printed Proxy Forms of Central Deborah Gold Mining Co. NL by McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accountants completed and returned for half yearly meeting 3/6/53'. Attached is list of shareholders and amounts in hand writing dated 3/6/53. Folded and inserted in a brown envelope, stamped 'Central Deborah Gold Mining Company No Liability' and hand writing 'Proxies 1/2 yearly 3/6/53'.McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accountants.document, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, gold mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, bendigo, business records

'List of shareholders as at 21st September 1950, Proxy forms for half yearly meeting 30th October 1950 (Completed), Notice of half yearly meeting 30th October 1950 and Work sheets of Ballot Papers for Central Deborah Gold Mine by McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accountants'. All folded and wrapped in brown paper, hand writing on wrapper 'Proxies & Ballot Papers 1/2 yearly 30/10/50 and stamped 'Central Deborah Gold Mining Company No Liability'.McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accountantsdocument, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, gold mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, bendigo, business records

1. The Bendigo Gas Company formed in 1859, established the Bendigo Gas Works and became an incorporated company in 1860. It produced coal gas for the community until it was liquidated and delisted as a company in 1959. 2. The Colonial Gas Association was incorporated in 1888, selling shares for 5pounds and 10 pounds. It was originally formed in London with the aim of raising investment capital for the construction and maintenance of gas works across the cities and towns of Australia and New Zealand. Its original name was the Australasian Gas Association and this changed to the Colonial Gas Association in 1893.The Bendigo Gas Company notice of annual general meeting of shareholders for the years 1947 to 1952. The meeting to be held at the company registered office at 49 Pall Mall, Bendigo. Directors: Rex F. Hyett (Chairman), J.S. Wilson, H.N. Butt, S. Proud, F. Levy. Manager and secretary W. Pain. Also, The Colonial Gas Association Limited notice of annual meeting for the years from 1949 to 1953 to be held at 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Directors: C.F. Broadhead (Chairman and managing director), James M MacFarlane, Robert Weir, Gerald L. Patterson.bendigo gas comany, the colonial gas association, shareholders

The Bendigo Heritage Advisory Service is a committee appointed to provide natural and cultural advise to the City of Greater Bendigo council. It also promotes community participation in heritage issues. Each committee has a tenure of 4 years.Minutes of the meetings of the Bendigo heritage advisory committee from 1984 to 1986. The records are in a black folder. Also, in the folder drafts for discussion, reports and various statements.local government, heritage

The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Membership, and Attendance Record Book dated 1972 to 2017. Dark blue hard covered book. List of Contents written in black texta on front cover Includes hand written lists of attendance at Annual meetings of the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild, and attendance lists for the Golden Jubilee Guiding in Bendigo (October 1972) and the Diamond Jubilee ( August 1982).5020 NOTEBOOK. Faint. Gold lettering on Front cover.merle bush, minutes, trefoil guild, girl guides, guiding, jubilees

Combined Pensioners' Association Minute Book 16/2/67 - 14/2/71 contains handwritten minutes of general and committee meetings of this association at Unity Hall. The back two pages, with an insert, contain a list of committee members with their attendance at meetings each month recorded.bendigo, clubs

Blue cardboard with three sheets taped together. Sheet one lists Charter members for Soroptimists Bendigo, giving their occupations. Sheets two and three are attendance sheets for meetings November 1977 - October 1980bendigo, clubs

COLLECTION OF RECORDS OF BENDIGO AND DISTRICT OLD PEOPLES WELFARE SOCIETY / Manilla folder /texter note on front AGM 1311.2000 St Lukes Anglicare / inside AGM documents .document

COLLECTION OF RECORDS OF BENDIGO AND DISTRICT OLD PEOPLES WELFARE SOCIETY INC. / black stiff cardboard binder - dates on front BOPWS Inc Incorporation Form 10 1988- / notes on side BOPWS Inc Annual Meetings Audited 1988 - / internal documents include Annual Returns and related documents.document

Collection of records of Bendigo and District Old Peoples Welfare Society Inc/large brown file folder - Annual Meeting 23.10.96 notes.document

Notice To Creditors of General Meeting under the Insolvency Act of 1890 sent to creditors by Messrs. Braham and Pirana of Trustees Chambers No 412 Collins Street Melbourne. Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery named as creditors.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, general meeting